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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,946.12, 752,129.72 and 360,860.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,946.12, 752,129.72 and 360,860.22 is: 498,056.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,946.12 : 752,129.72 = 360,860.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,946.12/752,129.72 = 360,860.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,946.12x = 752,129.72 × 360,860.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,946.12x = 271,413,694,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,413,694,423.44/544,946.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,056.02

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